Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

University of Technology Sydney

Australia, Sydney

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University of Technology Sydney

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

City campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines19-Feb-2024

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 1,001 / credit

Next Intake 19-Feb-2024

Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

About

This course is offered jointly by UTS Law and UTS Communication. It provides students with interdisciplinary knowledge of strategic communication processes and industries â€“ such as advertising and public relations â€“ and their social, economic and political contexts, together with studies in law. It allows students to graduate with the separate degrees of Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) and Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

Honours relates to the law component only and students must successfully complete both of the research subjects: 76090 Research Methodology and 76040 Research Thesis. Strong research skills are valued highly in contemporary professional practice.

The course provides full-time study for students wishing to obtain a professional legal qualification that satisfies the requirements for admission as a lawyer in NSW together with practical skills and knowledge for contemporary public communication practice. Assessments and a professional industry placement ensure industry relevance and that students are work-ready.

Students have the opportunity to engage in deeper study of the law by studying 76090 Research Methodology and undertaking 76040 Research Thesis. This course can be a pathway to higher degree research programs.

Students wishing to study the new major MAJ09444 Legal Futures and Technology need to study 76106 Technology Law, Policy and Ethics (Capstone 1) in the Autumn session of their final year and 76107 Applied Project in Law, Innovation and Technology (Capstone 2) in their final Spring session.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Note: in addition to these academic requirements, some courses may have specific admission requirements. Check the admission requirements information on the course details page of your chosen course/s.

For entry into undergraduate coursework at UTS you require a competitive pass in a recognised matriculation examination, equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification. As a general guide, competitive results for international examinations that are accepted for entry can be viewed at the International entry scores section.

Applications for some courses also require submission of a portfolio or a personal statement.

Those who successfully complete a recognised pathway program are also eligible to apply. If you do not meet entry requirements, you may wish to consider studying a UTS pathway course through UTS College (opens an external site).

English Program Requirements

UTS has English language proficiency requirements for all its courses for all students.

Please check the requirements that apply to you.
Note: These requirements may apply to you, even if you are not an international student.

If you have previously studied in English, you may satisfy the UTS English language requirements in one of several ways. You must have:

Career

Career options include communication strategist, advertising account manager, corporate communication adviser, social media strategist, lawyer in the public communication industry, media liaison officer, political media adviser, public or community relations manager or special events coordinator.